US EditionUtah gov after Charlie Kirk shooting: ‘This is a political assassination’
- On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University during a public event.
- The shooting took place while Kirk was responding to audience inquiries concerning incidents of mass shootings and issues related to gun violence, leading to broad denunciations of political violence from lawmakers across the political spectrum.
- Leaders including Senator Eric Schmitt, Governor Tina Kotek, and Congressman Michael Baumgartner called for swift justice and emphasized rejecting violence as political discourse continues nationwide.
- Schmitt tweeted on September 10, 2025, condemning the attack as "despicable and cowardly," while Kotek called the shooting "inexcusable" and urged America to live up to peaceful debate ideals.
- This attack renewed concerns about political violence tearing at democracy's foundation and highlighted the urgent need to resolve disagreements through dialogue and lawful means.
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What Charlie Kirk said at Utah rally before he was shot and killed by gunman - The Mirror
As shocking developments continue to emerge in the unsolved killing of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, disturbing details have been revealed concerning his final words before the shooting
'Total chaos': Turning Point student describes scene after Charlie Kirk was shot dead
Before conservative activist Charlie Kirk took the mic at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, 19-year-old Beck Dishman captured a 6-second video of a packed crowd of supporters in red Make America Great Again hats, waving American flags on the sunny afternoon.Shortly after noon local time, Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of conservative youth organization Turning Point USA was shot in the neck. Kirk, 31, died after the shooting, according to Presi…
Indiana Leaders React to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Source: David Ryder / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier politicians from both sides of the aisle are responding to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed Wednesday during a rally at Utah Valley University. Video from the event shows Kirk stagger and collapse after someone fired a shot. A spokesperson confirmed his death just before 5 p.m. Initial reports indicated that a suspect was in custody, but officials …
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